Hermetically sealed cosmetic compact case

ABSTRACT

A hermetically sealed compact contains a cosmetic substance. The compact includes an integral two-piece insert having a cover piece coupled to a base piece by an integral living hinge. The cover piece of the insert has a circular cavity with a pair of ridges, while the base piece has a peripheral wall that slides within a groove to form the seal. As the integral insert obtains the closed configuration, the evacuated air makes a distinctive audible sound, indicating to the user that the hermetic seal has been established.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a make-up case or a cosmetic compact.More particularly, the present invention relates to an air-tight orhermetically sealed cosmetic compact case.

BACKGROUND

Conventional compact cases hold makeup or cosmetics, such as, powders,eye shadow, eyeliner, lipstick, or other beauty aids. Compacts oftenprovide a mirror for viewing the face, thereby facilitating the processof applying the makeup to the face.

A compact usually includes a lid or a cover section hingeably coupled toa base or a container section. Either the cover section or the basesection can be pivoted about the hinge to obtain the closedconfiguration of the compact, thereby providing a convenient storagedevice. The mirror is typically disposed on the inside of the compactcover section. The base section of conventional compacts usuallyincludes a metal pan for containing the makeup. Alternatively, themakeup can be directly stored in a cavity in the base section.

Compacts also allow for a pad, a brush, or other application device tobe disposed between the makeup and the cover, when the compact is in theclosed configuration. Makeup is usually applied by rubbing or dippingthe application device (e.g., the pad or brush) in the pan or cavityholding the makeup. The application device is then used to transfer themakeup to the face.

A popular type of cosmetic currently available in most retail stores isa Color-Stay™ or color-fast makeup or cosmetic. The popularity of thesecosmetics apparently stems from the ability of the makeup to remainapplied to the skin surface for a prolonged period of time withoutrubbing off or fading. Color-fast cosmetics contain a somewhat volatilechemical component that requires air-tight or hermetic storage toprevent or inhibit drying, hardening, and cracking of the cosmetics. Inparticular, the color-fast cosmetic must be stored in a hermeticallysealed container. Therefore, color-fast cosmetic containers often mustundergo and pass a loss-in-weight test to establish that an air-tightseal has been effected.

Conventional compacts are usually arranged as a one-piece unit so thatone hand opens and holds the compact, while the other hand applies themakeup to the skin surface of the face. In contrast, conventionalcolor-fast cosmetic cases include a container with a screw-on cap thateffects a hermetic seal when in the closed configuration. Thus, the usermust contend with two separate pieces, which makes applying the makeup amore difficult task, i.e., it is more difficult for the user to unscrewthe cap and apply the makeup at the same time.

To apply the color-fast cosmetic from its cosmetic case, the user mustunscrew the cap and place it somewhere so that one hand can hold thecontainer that stores the makeup, while the other hand is free to applythe makeup to the skin surface of the face with greater dexterity. Inhaving to lay the screw-on cap somewhere during the process of applyingthe color-fast makeup, the potential exists for the cap to be misplacedor lost, especially in a crowded public restroom during a socialfunction. Without the screw-on cap to hermetically seal the unusedportion still remaining in the container, the color-fast makeup dries,hardens, and its quality deteriorates. As a result, the user must incuran additional expense by purchasing new makeup.

Another problem with current color-fast cosmetic cases occurs when theuser is not aware that the screw-on cap is not properly closed, e.g.,sealed, on the container. If the hermetic seal is not established as aresult of incomplete or improper closure of the color-fast cosmeticcase, the makeup dries, hardens, and cracks.

Other color-fast makeup cases utilize a complex method of opening andclosing. These cases require that the user follows unconventionaldirections to appropriately open and close the makeup case. Thus, thesecases often require additional steps to open and close the case whichcan annoy the user.

Thus, there is a need for an inexpensive and simple-to-use compact casecapable of effecting an air-tight or hermetic seal. Further, there is aneed for an air-tight, hermetically sealed compact case that passes theloss-in-weight test. Further still, there is a need for a hermeticallysealed compact case that can be manufactured as a one-piece unit and canbe simply opened and closed. Even further still, there is the need foran air-tight compact case that generates an audible indication wheneverthe hermetic seal is established.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a makeup container. The makeupcontainer includes a cover piece and a base piece for holding a cosmeticsubstance. The cover piece has a first interface having a firstperiphery, and the base piece has a second interface having a secondperiphery corresponding to the first periphery. The first interface andthe second interface provide a hermetic seal when the cover piece isclosed with respect to the base piece. The seal is comprised of a grooveassociated with the first interface or the second interface and aperipheral rim associated with the first interface or the secondinterface.

The present invention further relates to a compact for containing acosmetic substance with an air-tight seal. The compact includes a firstsection and a second section. The first section engages the secondsection to form the air-tight seal. The air-tight seal maintains thefirst section in a closed position with respect to the second section.

The present invention still further relates to a makeup case for holdinga cosmetic substance. The case includes a cover and a base for holdingmakeup. The cover is moveable to an upper, open position and to a lower,closed position. The improvement comprises a hermetic seal when thecover is in the lower, closed position. The seal maintains the cover ina closed position.

According to one exemplary aspect of the present invention, an air-tightor hermetic seal is provided by a plastic insert sized and shaped to fitor snap inside a conventional compact shell. In particular, the insertis an integral two-section (e.g., a cover and a base) component thatutilizes a living hinge to connect a first section (e.g., the cover) toa second section (e.g., the base). The integral component advantageouslylowers manufacturing costs since fewer separate pairs are required andless assembly is involved. Moreover, post-production costs are alsominimized since there is only one part to inventory for the insert.

According to another exemplary aspect of the present invention, thefirst section of the integral insert engages the second section toeffect an air-tight or hermetic seal when the insert is in a closedconfiguration. In particular, the first section of the integral inserthas a circular cavity with a groove, while the second section has aperipheral wall that slides in the groove to form the seal. As theintegral insert obtains the closed configuration, e.g., when the firstsection engages the second section, the evacuated air makes adistinctive audible sound, indicating to the user that the air-tightseal has been established. Furthermore, the hermetic seal is maintainedwithout a need for an auxiliary latch or fastener.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter bedescribed wherein like numerals donate like elements, and:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic compact case in accordancewith an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the case is shownin a closed configuration;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cosmetic compact case illustrated inFIG. 1 in an open configuration, demonstrating an integral two-pieceinsert contained therein;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the closed cosmetic compact caseillustrated in FIG. 1, taken along line 3—3;

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the integral two-piece insertillustrated in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the integral two-piece insertillustrated in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the insert illustrated in FIG. 4about line 6—6;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged, partial cross-sectional view of a lip illustratedin FIG. 4; and

FIG. 8 is an enlarged, partial cross-sectional view of a grooveillustrated in FIG. 4.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

With reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, a makeup case or compact 10 isshown. Compact 10 is a cosmetic case for holding a cosmetic substance,such as, powder, eye shadow, eyeliner, or other beauty aid. Inparticular, compact 10 is preferably a cosmetic case for containing acolor-fast, e.g., a nonfading and rub-resistant, makeup with anair-tight seal.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing compact 10 in a closedconfiguration. Compact 10 includes an exterior shell which is comprisedof a top or cover section 12 hingeably coupled (FIG. 2) to a bottom or abase section 14. Compact 10 also includes an opening interface 16.Interface 16 includes a top member 18 and a bottom member 20. Interface16 facilitates opening of compact 10 when top member 18 engages bottommember 20. Alternatively, interface 16 can include a pivoting membersimilar to conventional shoe polish canisters.

As an external downward force is applied, such as, by hand, to coversection 12 to effect pivotal motion in a direction toward base section14, compact 10 achieves a closed configuration. As section 12 approachessection 14 and achieves the closed configuration, the traditionalsnapping sound associated with the closing of a conventional compact isemitted. Interface 16 can also be configured to perform a latchingoperation for compact 10. Although compact 10 is shown in a quadrangularshape, other geometries, such as, oval, circular, hexagonal, and soforth, can also be used.

With reference to FIG. 2, compact 10 is shown in an open configuration.Compact 10 further includes an integral two-piece insert 22. Insert 22preferably includes a top or cover piece 24 integral with a bottom orbase piece 26. More specifically, cover piece 24 of insert 22 ispivotally coupled to base piece 26 via a living hinge 28. Insert 22 isshaped in accordance with compact 10 and is sized to fit within thecombination of sections 12 and 14. Insert 22 is preferably made of apolypropylene plastic.

Cover piece 24 of insert 22 includes a circular cavity 30 having aperiphery (see FIG. 4). In one preferred embodiment, a mirror can bedisposed within circular cavity 30 for viewing the face when applyingthe makeup. Similarly, base piece 26 has a circular cavity 32 defined bya peripheral wall 34. A peripheral rim 36 is integral with (e.g.,continuous) with peripheral wall 34, circumferentially extends above asurface 35 of base piece 26, and melds into a terminal,outwardly-protruding lip 38. Circular cavity 32 is preferably configuredto hold the color-fast makeup. Alternatively, instead of circular cavity32, base piece 26 can include an aperture configured such that a panprefilled with makeup can be disposed therein.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of compact 10 in a closedconfiguration, taken along line 3—3 of FIG. 1. Circular cavity 30 withinpiece 24 is shown with a mirror 37 disposed therein. Circular cavity 32is shown in an empty state. Compact 10 also includes interface gaps 40and 42. Interface gap 40 is disposed between an internal surface 11 ofcover 12 and an exterior surface 23 of cover piece 24 of insert 22.Interface gap 42 is disposed between an internal surface 13 of basesection 14 and an external surface 25 of base piece 26 of insert 22.Interface gaps 40 and 42 are configured to be large enough to allowexpansion of cover piece 24 and base piece 26, respectively, of insert22 during loss-in-weight tests.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show insert 22 in a fully extended, opened configuration.In particular, FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of insert 22, whereasFIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view. A groove 48 is circumferentiallydefined between a peripheral edge 33 of cavity 30 and shorter peripheralwall 44. Groove 48 is configured to receive peripheral rim 36 wheninsert 22 is in a closed configuration (e.g., when cover piece 24engages base piece 26), thereby effecting a hermetic, i.e., air-tight,seal. Insert 22 does not have, nor needs, a clasp or fastener to sustaina closed configuration: the hermetic seal maintains insert 22 in aclosed state.

As shown in the bottom perspective view of insert 22 (FIG. 5), theperimeter of cover piece 24 and base piece 26 is defined by a continuousperipheral rim 50 that overhangs in the direction toward externalsurfaces 23 and 25, respectively. Rim 50 can be utilized to secure orsnap insert 22 within sections 12 and 14. Rim 50 is preferablyconfigured to span a height of 0.16 inch.

In one preferred embodiment, when in the fully extended configuration,insert 22 spans a length of 6 inches, having a respective 3-inch lengthfor both cover piece 24 and base piece 26. Alternatively, insert 22 canhave other dimensions complementary to fit any sized compact 10.

With reference to FIG. 6, a cross-sectional view of insert 22 in thefully extended configuration is shown, taken about line 6—6 of FIG. 4.Living hinge 28 is shown fully extended and circular cavity 30 andcircular cavity 32 both appear in an empty state. Lip 38 is shownprotruding outwardly from peripheral rim 36. With reference to coverpiece 24, groove 48 appears between shorter peripheral wall 44 andperipheral edge 33.

Both FIGS. 7 and 8 are enlarged, partial cross-sectional views ofdifferent aspects of insert 22. More specifically, FIG. 7 shows anenlarged, partial cross-sectional view of lip 38 extending fromperipheral rim 36. FIG. 8 is an enlarged, partial cross-sectional viewshowing groove 48 disposed between peripheral wall 44 and peripheraledge 33. FIG. 8 further shows that peripheral wall 44 terminates in afree end 45 and spans a height that is shorter than a height ofperipheral wall 46. Wall 46 can serve to hold a mirror in cavity 30.

As shown in FIG. 8, peripheral edge 33 includes a chamfer edge 52, abulge 54 protruding in a direction toward groove 48, and an indentation56 pointed in a direction away from wall 44. A groove 58 is disposedbetween shorter peripheral wall 44 and peripheral wall 46.

In one preferred embodiment, the nominal thickness of peripheral wall 34(FIG. 4) is 0.06 inches. The height of peripheral rim 36 (FIG. 7),including lip 38, is preferably 0.172 inches, with a width of 0.032inches (without lip 38). Lip 38 preferably has a width of 0.043 inchesand a height of 0.027 inches. Lip 38 has a radius of 0.025 inches at anend 72. A surface 74 is provided at a 20° angle with respect to asurface 76.

Peripheral wall 44 (FIG. 8) preferably has a height of 0.045 inches anda thickness of 0.016 inches. Wall 46 preferably has a height of 0.07inches and a thickness of 0.04 inches. A free end 45 of wall 44 isslanted at a 45° angle with respect to a vertical axis. The surface ofwall 44 bordering groove 48 is slightly slanted at an 8° angle withrespect to the vertical axis. A wall 62 associated with indent 56 isprovided at a 10° angle from the vertical axis.

Bulge 54 of peripheral edge 33 is curved with a radius of 0.025 inches.Groove 48 has a width of 0.040 inches and wall 62 has a height of 0.024inches. Bulge 54 is at a distance of 0.060 inches from a surface 64 ofgroove 48 and terminates at a distance of 0.080 inches from surface 64.A wall 66 has a height of 0.036 inches and is provided at a 15° anglefrom the vertical axis.

Alternatively, other dimensions can be used. The given dimensions areexemplary only and do not limit the scope of the claims.

The closing and opening of insert 22 is discussed as follows. To closeinsert 22, an external downward force is supplied, such as, by hand, tocover piece 24 to effect a pivotal motion of cover piece 24 toward basepiece 26. More specifically, as a result of the applied downward forceon cover piece 24, hinge 28 folds to close cover piece 24 onto basepiece 26.

In the process of closing insert 22, groove 48 receives peripheral rim36 between first peripheral wall 44 and peripheral edge 33 (FIGS. 4, 6,and 8), thereby effecting a hermetic, i.e., air-tight, seal at theinterface. The seal can be formed between peripheral wall 34 andperipheral wall 44 or rim 36 and edge 33. Moreover, bulge 54 ofperipheral edge 33 pushes peripheral rim 36 to bias peripheral wall 34towards peripheral wall 44. Even further, lip 38 of peripheral rim 36fits into indentation 56 of peripheral edge 33, thus securing thehermetic seal and maintaining insert 22 in the closed configuration.Compact 10 does not require a latch to maintain insert 22 in the closedconfiguration. As insert 22 obtains the closed configuration, theevacuated air makes a distinctive audible sound, indicating that thehermetic seal has been established. The seal associated with compact 10is somewhat similar to seals utilized in photographic film containers orplastic food storage containers.

To open insert 22, a pulling force is applied, such as, by hand, tocover piece 24 in a direction away from base piece 26. In the process ofseparating or disengaging cover piece 24 from base piece 26 from theclosed configuration of insert 22, peripheral rim 36 is removed fromwithin groove 48, thereby disrupting, e.g., breaking, the hermetic sealformed at the interface between peripheral wall 34 and peripheral wall44. As cover piece 24 is disengaged from base piece 26, another audiblesound is emitted, indicating the hermetic seal has been broken. As hinge28 unfolds, cover piece 24 is further pivotally moved in a directionaway from base piece 26. The terms air-tight and hermetic, as used inthis application, refer to an essentially non-leaking seal formed atatmospheric pressure. The air-tight seal can preferably pass aloss-in-weight test when the case contains color-fast makeup.

It is understood that the above description is of preferred exemplaryembodiments of the present invention. The invention is not limited tothe precise details and conditions disclosed. For example, the shape ofthe described compact is quadrangular. However, other geometries, suchas, circular, oval, hexagonal, and so forth, can also be used. Althoughspecific dimensions were given for aspects of the integral two-pieceinsert, other dimensions can be used complementary to fit any sizedcompact. Various modifications may be made of the details of thedisclosure without departing from the spirit of the invention, which isdefined in the appended claims.

1. A makeup container, the container comprising: a cover piece having afirst interface, the first interface having a first periphery; and abase piece for holding a cosmetic substance, the base piece having asecond interface, the second interface having a second peripherycorresponding to the first periphery, wherein the first interface andthe second interface provide a hermetic seal when the cover piece isclosed with respect to the base piece, wherein the seal is comprised ofa groove associated with the one of first interface or the secondinterface and a peripheral rim associated with the other of the firstinterface or the second interface.
 2. The makeup container of claim 1,wherein the groove is defined by a peripheral wall and the peripheraledge of the peripheral rim being received between the first peripheryand the peripheral wall.
 3. The makeup container of claim 2, wherein thefirst periphery includes a bulge.
 4. The makeup container of claim 3,wherein the first periphery and the second periphery are circular. 5.The makeup container of claim 1, further comprising: an outer bodycoupled about the cover piece and the base piece, wherein the outer bodyincludes a cavity, the cavity allowing expansion of the cover piece orthe base piece.
 6. The makeup container of claim 5, wherein the cavityis large enough to allow expansion during loss-in-weight tests.
 7. Themakeup container of claim 6, wherein the first piece and the secondpiece are integral and joined by a living hinge.
 8. A compact forcontaining a cosmetic substance with an air-tight seal, the compactcomprising: a first section; and a second section, the first sectionengaging the second section to form the air-tight seal, the air-tightseal maintaining the first section in a closed position with respect tothe second section.
 9. The compact of claim 8, wherein the compact makesan audible sound indicating the air-tight seal is established when thefirst section engages the second section.
 10. The compact of claim 9,wherein the first section has a first circular cavity, the circularcavity having a first peripheral wall, wherein the second section has asecond peripheral wall, the second peripheral wall sliding between thefirst peripheral wall and an edge of the first circular cavity to formthe seal.
 11. The compact of claim 10, wherein the peripheral wallincludes a lip.
 12. The compact of claim 11, wherein the lip extendsaway from an outside surface of the rim.
 13. The compact of claim 10,wherein the second section has a second circular cavity for holding thecosmetic substance, the second circular cavity being defined by thesecond peripheral wall.
 14. A makeup case for holding a cosmeticsubstance, the case including a cover and a base, the base includingmakeup, the cover being movable to an upper, open position and to alower, closed position, an improvement comprising: a hermetic seal whenthe cover is in the lower, closed position, whereby the seal maintainsthe cover in a closed position.
 15. The makeup case of claim 14, whereinthe seal is comprised of a groove associated with the cover and aperipheral rim associated with the base, the rim being received in thegroove when the cover is closed.
 16. The makeup case of claim 15,wherein the improvement makes an audible sound when the cover is broughtto the closed position.
 17. The makeup case of claim 16, wherein theimprovement makes another audible sound when the cover is brought to theupper position from the closed position.
 18. The makeup case of claim15, wherein the groove includes a first peripheral wall and an edge. 19.The makeup case of claim 18, wherein all components associated with theseal are integral the base and the cover.
 20. The makeup case of claim19, wherein the first peripheral wall is shorter than the edge.
 21. Amakeup container, the container comprising: a cover piece having a firstinterface, the first interface having a first periphery; and a basepiece for holding a cosmetic substance, the base piece having a secondinterface, the second interface having a second periphery correspondingto the first periphery, wherein the first interface and the secondinterface provide a hermetic seal when the cover piece is closed withrespect to the base piece, wherein the seal comprises a grooveassociated with one of the first interface or the second interface and aperipheral rim associated with the other of the first interface or thesecond interface; a housing having a base coupled to a cover wherein thecover piece and the base piece are configured to fit at least partiallywithin the housing.
 22. The makeup container of claim 21, wherein thegroove is defined by a peripheral wall and the peripheral edge of theperipheral rim being received between the first periphery and theperipheral wall.
 23. The makeup container of claim 22, wherein the firstperiphery includes a bulge.
 24. The makeup container of claim 23,wherein the first periphery and the second periphery are circular. 25.The makeup container of claim 21, wherein the housing comprises an outerbody coupled about the cover piece and the base piece, wherein the outerbody includes a cavity, the cavity allowing expansion of the cover pieceor the base piece.
 26. The makeup container of claim 25, wherein thecavity is large enough to allow expansion during loss-in-weight tests.27. The makeup container of claim 26, wherein the cover piece and thebase piece are integral and joined by a living hinge.
 28. The makeupcontainer of claim 21, wherein the base of the housing is hingeablycoupled to the cover of the housing.
 29. The makeup container of claim28, wherein the base piece and the cover piece comprise an insert. 30.The makeup container of claim 29, wherein the insert is configured tofit within the housing in a snap fit arrangement.
 31. The makeupcontainer of claim 29, wherein the rim is configured to secure theinsert at least partially within the housing.
 32. The makeup containerof claim 31, wherein the rim is configured to couple the insert at leastpartially within the housing in a snap fit arrangement.
 33. The makeupcontainer of claim 28, wherein at least one of the base piece and thecover piece include an interface for selectively moving the base of thehousing relative to the cover of the housing.
 34. The makeup containerof claim 28, wherein the housing comprises a shell.
 35. The makeupcontainer of claim 28, wherein the rim comprises an overhang.
 36. Themakeup container of claim 28, wherein the housing comprises a container.37. The makeup container of claim 23, wherein the bulge is curved. 38.The makeup container of claim 31, wherein the rim is curved.
 39. Acompact for containing a cosmetic substance with an air-tight seal, thecompact comprising: a first section; and a second section, the firstsection engaging the second section to form the air-tight seal, theair-tight seal maintaining the first section in a closed position withrespect to the second section; a housing configured for retaining thefirst section and the second section at least partially within thehousing in a snap fit arrangement.
 40. The compact of claim 39, whereinthe compact makes an audible sound indicating the air-tight seal isestablished when the first section engages the second section.
 41. Thecompact of claim 40, wherein the first section has a first circularcavity, the circular cavity having a first peripheral wall, wherein thesecond section has a second peripheral wall, the second peripheral wallsliding between the first peripheral wall and an edge of the firstcircular cavity to form the seal.
 42. The compact of claim 41, whereinthe peripheral wall includes a lip.
 43. The compact of claim 42, whereinthe lip extends away from an outside surface of a rim.
 44. The compactof claim 41, wherein the second section has a second circular cavity forholding the cosmetic substance, the second circular cavity being definedby the second peripheral wall.
 45. The compact of claim 39, wherein thehousing comprises a shell.
 46. The compact of claim 39, wherein the lipis curved.
 47. The compact of claim 45, wherein the shell comprises abase and a cover.
 48. The compact of claim 45, wherein the first sectionand the second section comprise an insert.
 49. The compact of claim 48,wherein the insert is configured to fit at least partially inside theshell.
 50. The compact of claim 49, further comprising a hingeconfigured to couple the base of the shell to the cover of the shell.51. The compact of claim 49, wherein the rim is configured to secure theinsert at least partially within the shell.
 52. The compact of claim 51,wherein the rim is configured to couple the insert at least partiallywithin the shell in the snap fit arrangement.
 53. A makeup case forholding a cosmetic substance, the case including a cover and a base, thecover being movable to an open position and to a closed position, animprovement comprising: a hermetic seal when the cover is in the closedposition whereby the seal maintains the cover in the closed position; anouter body configured for retaining the cover and the base within thebody.
 54. The makeup case of claim 53, wherein the seal comprises agroove associated with the cover and a peripheral rim associated withthe base, the rim being received in the groove when the cover is in theclosed position.
 55. The makeup case of claim 54, wherein theimprovement makes an audible sound when the cover is brought to theclosed position.
 56. The makeup case of claim 55, wherein theimprovement makes another audible sound when the cover is brought to theopen position from the closed position.
 57. The makeup case of claim 54,wherein the groove includes a first peripheral wall and an edge.
 58. Themakeup case of claim 57, wherein the base is integral with the cover.59. The makeup case of claim 58, wherein the first peripheral wall isshorter than the edge.
 60. The makeup case of claim 53, wherein theouter body comprises a container.
 61. The makeup case of claim 60,wherein the container comprises a shell.
 62. The makeup case of claim61, wherein the base and cover comprise an insert.
 63. The makeup caseof claim 62, wherein the size of the base of the insert corresponds tothe size of the base of the shell.
 64. The makeup case of claim 63,wherein the insert is configured for retention within the shell in asnap fit arrangement.
 65. The makeup case of claim 61, wherein the rimis configured to secure the insert at least partially within the shell.66. The makeup case of claim 65, wherein the rim is configured to couplethe insert within the shell in a snap fit arrangement.
 67. A compact forstoring makeup comprising: a first platform coupled to a second platformand configured for selective movement between a first position and asecond position relative to the first platform; a rim extending from thesecond platform; a channel disposed between a first wall and a secondwall of the first platform and having at least three sealing surfaces;wherein when the second platform is in the first position the rim isreceived by the channel to provide a hermetic seal between the firstplatform and the second platform at two of the sealing surfaces.
 68. Thecompact of claim 67, wherein at least one of the sealing surfacescomprises a wall.
 69. The compact of claim 68, wherein the at least onesealing surface comprises a bulge.
 70. The compact of claim 69, furthercomprising a housing configured to receive the first platform and thesecond platform.
 71. The compact of claim 69, wherein the channel has awidth less than the width of the rim.
 72. The compact of claim 69,wherein the rim comprises a curved terminal end.
 73. The compact ofclaim 69, wherein the bulge is curved.
 74. A container for storingcosmetics comprising: base means for providing a base; cover means forproviding a cover selectively positionable between a first position anda second position relative to the base means; seal means for forming ahermetic seal between the cover means and the base means wherein theseal means comprises: a curved rim extending from one of the cover meansor the base means and a groove configured for receiving the rim disposedbetween a first wall and a second wall extending from one of the covermeans or the base means; a housing configured for retaining the basemeans and the cover means; wherein the hermetic seal is formed when thecover means is in the first position.
 75. The container of claim 74,wherein the seal means comprises an insert.